Jersey Shore fishing: Fog hurt Ambrose fluking

Capt. Stan Zagleski reports the fog had a negative effect on fluking in Ambrose Channel as he had to stay away from the shipping traffic with his Elaine B from Bahrs in Highlands. It was just a pick on the mussel beds, but the fog lifted after noon and he was able to get in the channel for better fluking on a mix of keepers and shorts.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar fought rough seas to get out to the Glory Hole for big blues on Friday,but only caught a few big blues. Today was better weather-wise, but dogfish took over out there. A stop on rock piles on the way back produced some sea bass and ling. Yet, the Golden Eagle will make the 30-mile run again in hope of finding the hot bluefishing they had earlier in the week.

No reports have been received today from the Sandy Hook Bay Anglers Fluke Tournament that continues on Sunday, or the Raritan Bay Anglers Club Fluke Tournament -- or the Ocean City, Md. Tuna Tournament.

Capt. Lou Grazioso fished the Sandy Hook contest with Nick LaViola who had a hot hand in the ocean with 6-pound fluke, but couldn't get over 6 3/8 pounds.